Manuela Callari
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Dr. Manuela Callari is an Australian-based freelance science and medical writer. She earned her PhD in Medical Science, a Bachelor and a Master’s degree in Material Science, and is a member of the Australasian Medical Writers Association (AMWA) and of Australian Science Communicators (ASC). She has been published in Lateral Magazine, Careers with STEM, Warringal Publications (Health & PE) and Inspiring Australia. She is also an editor at Remember the Wild.
Posts By Manuela Callari
Hydroxyzine and Alcohol - Is It Safe To Drink While Taking?
It is not recommended to drink alcohol together with hydroxyzine because their interaction can affect mental alertness and make people unable to do activities that require full concentration,…
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Hydroxyzine Withdrawal - What Are The Symptoms & How Long Do They Last?
Withdrawal symptoms after long-term therapy have never been reported. How Long Do Hydroxyzine Withdrawal Symptoms Last? Hydroxyzine does not have any withdrawal symptoms. Patients may,…
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Hydroxyzine Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
Conventional first-generation antihistamines such as hydroxyzine may have anticholinergic (blocks the actions of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine) activity, which can cause adverse effects.…
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Hydroxyzine for Anxiety - Dosage & How it Works
Although hydroxyzine is an antihistamine, people also use it to manage many different types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Dosage For symptomatic relief of…
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Hydroxyzine and Pregnancy
The use of hydroxyzine is contraindicated during pregnancy because its effects on the fetus are not fully understood. Does Hydroxyzine Cause Birth Defects? Studies on pregnant mice and rats…
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Hydroxyzine Half-Life – How Long Does it Stay in Your System?
Hydroxyzine was the 99th most commonly prescribed drug in the United States in 2017. In that year, there were almost 8,000,000 prescriptions. Considering how popular this drug is right now, it…
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Hydroxyzine Interactions with Drugs, Food & Conditions
As is the case with any medication, there may be some cases where hydroxyzine use is not recommended, or its usage will have to be altered, in order to reduce the risk of negative side effects…
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Hydroxyzine – Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Hydroxyzine is a first generation antihistamine, and it is currently sold under the brand name Vistaril (hydroxyzine pamoate). Currently, Atarax (hydroxyzine hydrochloride) is not available in…
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Omeprazole Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
Omeprazole is not the only drug that treats heartburn, ulcers, GERD, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Potential Alternatives for Omeprazole Other proton pump inhibitors Other proton pump…
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Omeprazole and Alcohol Interactions - Is It Safe To Drink While Taking?
Interactions between omeprazole and alcohol have not been observed. However, drinking alcohol can worsen heartburn, ulcers, and GERD symptoms and it is, therefore, best avoided. Side Effects…
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